Moray Golf Club Old & New Courses, Lossiemouth, Scotland

“Beware of Sudden Aircraft Noise”—so say the signs at Moray Golf Club, which lies adjacent to the RAF base at Lossiemouth, where British bombers take off and land on their daily bombing runs. Indeed, the unexpected rush of noise can be a bit startling, but for golf and aircraft enthusiasts alike, they hardly detract from a visit to this historic club. From the classic stone clubhouse, to the relatively flat but challenging landscape, to the finish right in the middle of town, Moray Golf Club’s Old Course is very reminiscent of another Old Course, down in St. Andrews. In fact, when you get to the far end of the course, and look back towards the clubhouse and the spires of Lossiemouth town, you won’t believe the similarity to the “Home of Golf.” Comparisons aside, the Moray Golf Club is well-worth a visit. The difficult Old Course is one of Scotland’s most challenging, and it also offers a taste of Turnberry, as it works its way out to a beautiful lighthouse before heading back for town. The second 18, the New Course, runs inside the perimeter of the Old, and is also quite good. For a nominal fee, it can be played as well on a day ticket, making for a wonderful day of golf. And don’t be scared off by the jets! If you are startled easily, or distracted by noise, just come on a Sunday, when the RAF rests!